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Hey guys great thread. I have had a look but would like some recoomendations as to what numbers to use on my R33 GTS-t. This car will be used predominantly on the track and I prefer 17" wheels (thinking of Rota grid, or P45R or something similar). Im also thinking of going with a staggered set up (9-9.5 rear and 8-8.5 front). I want to run some nice wide tyres also. Questions is, what do those who do track days recommend from their experience?

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Amir

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Hey just want a quick answer. Going to buy a set of Lenso D1R's for my daily R33. Would 18x9 +32 (Front) sit flush in the guards

18×10 +22 (Rear) sit flush in the guards

Or what issues am I gonna get

Just like to hear some feedback to help me out.

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Assuming Gtst. Fronts will sit inside about 10mm, and rears outside about 15mm. This depends heavily on camber though. I have 18x10+38 which after resetting camber to 0 now sit flush, maybe the tiniest bit of poke, whereas previously looked like they had heaps of room.

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12mm wider rim, so 6mm either side. But 8mm larger offset, so will sit in 2mm more than 18x9+32.

You'll also have clearance problems on inside with offset larger than around +25 with 9.5" wide rim.

Best if you learn how to calculate offset, or use a calculator on the net.

My recommendation would be to use 18x9.5+22 with 235s and roll guards to fit. Not too difficult or expensive and proven to be a good combination for 33 gtst.

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Hey guys great thread. I have had a look but would like some recoomendations as to what numbers to use on my R33 GTS-t. This car will be used predominantly on the track and I prefer 17" wheels (thinking of Rota grid, or P45R or something similar). Im also thinking of going with a staggered set up (9-9.5 rear and 8-8.5 front). I want to run some nice wide tyres also. Questions is, what do those who do track days recommend from their experience?

Cheers

Amir

I went for a staggered set of track rims last year (17x8.5 +30 front and 17x9.5 +38 rear) but changed to a square setup this year (17x9 +35 with 255/40 tyres) for the increased frontend grip and being able to rotate the wheels around the car as they wear.

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I went for a staggered set of track rims last year (17x8.5 +30 front and 17x9.5 +38 rear) but changed to a square setup this year (17x9 +35 with 255/40 tyres) for the increased frontend grip and being able to rotate the wheels around the car as they wear.

Similar to what i have done, just with 18's :)

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What's a good offset for Rota Grid Rs in 18x9.5 all round on a 33 gtst? Thinking +35 all round. Will only go as far as rolling my guards.

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I think heaps of people run +22 all around with little tyre. Might want to check front clearance before you go putting money down.

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I went for a staggered set of track rims last year (17x8.5 +30 front and 17x9.5 +38 rear) but changed to a square setup this year (17x9 +35 with 255/40 tyres) for the increased frontend grip and being able to rotate the wheels around the car as they wear.

Did you notice any oversteer with the square setup?

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Amir

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I think heaps of people run +22 all around with little tyre. Might want to check front clearance before you go putting money down.

Agreed, you'll definitely run into inner clearance issues with +35.

Honestly, if you're willing to roll guards just get +22 with 235/40/18s and be happy. I didn't get 9.5 +22 and sometimes wish I did.

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Im thinking of getting 17x9 +25 for my r33. The guys at Rota recommended this and said the widest tire I can run would be a 255. They also said I will have better clearance with +25 than with +35.

Does this sound right to you guys?

Cheers

Amir

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